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Legislative Analysis

by Paul LaRue

Instructor, Research History Class
Washington Senior High School
Washington Courthouse, Ohio

"Squirrel Hunter" vs. "'Black Brigade"

1. "Squirrel Hunter" Legislation:
   1. Joint Resolution: Feb. 24, 1863
      1. Commends "Squirrel Hunters"
   2. Joint Resolution: March 4, 1863
      1. State Government pay for printing discharges for "Squirrel Hunters"
   3. Senate Joint Resolution #76: May 9, 1908
      1. All surviving "Squirrel Hunters" to receive:
      1. Printed discharge
      2. (1) month pay $13.00
      3. Name recorded by Adjutant Generals office
   4. House Joint Resolution #32: May 17, 1911
      1. find and compensate previously not recorded "Squirrel Hunters"
2. "Black Brigade" Legislation:
   1. Senate Resolution #33: Jan 14, 1864
      1. requests Governor to provide Senate with report of "Black Brigade"
         • - Report was said to be read to Ohio Legislature and placed on record. The report exists but can not be found in the Legislative records

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